Plants need to eat! Both water and nutrition are important for plants and understanding how plants take up nutrients and what each of the nutrients does means that you can grow healthy plants year after year. Not all plants are looking for nutrients at the same level, and some promote leaf growth while others promote […]
If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to get overwhelmed during the garden season – leaving food to grow out and not harvesting it in time. But rather than letting the food go to waste, here are some ways you can use your garden harvests in a way that is quick, simple and effective. Freeze […]
The world is an odd place right now. Between the climate and politics, there isn’t much stability. Which is why I wanted to talk about the steps and skills that you should learn in your garden to sustain you in the event that something happens to our food chain supply. So the first thing I […]
Worm bins are such a great way to use your discarded produce and turn it into black gold. Worm bins work well in homes, apartments or condos because they’re small and don’t smell. Plus if you live in a place without green waste pickup, or if you have to pay for the weight of your […]
Growing from seed is one of the best skills that a gardener can have. It means that you have a wide selection of plants to choose from, and in the cold of winter you have something to look forward to. Unfortunately, the seed and garden industry is full of products that are unsustainable, harmful to […]
As the weather gets hotter and rain becomes more erratic, many places are seeing droughts and dry spells that are leading to an increased risk in forest fires. Or worse, many places now have a “fire season” that once didn’t exist. People have lost their homes in uncontrolled wildfires, and when a fire gets out […]
If you’re new to gardening, or curious to know what is changing in the hobby then you’ll love this article. These are the top 12 trends to follow this year, and I couldn’t be more excited to see how many of them are around sustainability and becoming a steward to the land. I hope that […]
If you’re looking for ways to be more sustainable or eco-friendly in your gardening hobby, then organic seeds are a great way to go. If you’re unsure if organic is better, or worth your time, this article will help you decide if they are right for you. Although it may feel like a small decision, […]
We all have our favourite seed companies that we love to buy from. Maybe because they offer a wide selection, maybe they’re local or maybe you just like the packaging! And while these seed companies offer a selection of organic seeds, most of the seeds are actually grown with conventional standards. But as the climate […]
Over the past few years we’ve seen a massive increase in the price of groceries making it more difficult to buy fresh fruit and vegetables for our families. In addition, food banks across the country are seeing more strain than they ever have before. The worst part? Grocery prices are expected to continue rising over […]
